Independence Day greetings and more

[Usha Rajagopalan]

Dear Friends, 

Warm greetings to all on our Independence Day. This year, we are constrained to celebrate this joyous day within the confines of our homes. Wherever we may be, let us pray that together we overcome the current pandemic and emerge stronger, with greater unity and good will to all. May we respect and protect not only our beloved nation but also our forests, lakes and precious natural resources. 

On this occasion, we are happy to tell you that the lake has become free too - from sewage! Since the 29th of July, sewage has not been entering the lake! 

Exactly a year ago, in early August 2019, BWSSB had unloaded pipes to replace the existing drain. However, they were impeded by resistance from the encroachers, COVID lockdown and the monsoon setting in. Nevertheless, both BBMP (Lakes) and we, have  been constantly urging BWSSB to keep working and, on 28th July, their contractor worked for a straight 24 hours or so to complete the pipeline. He, in fact, telephoned us at 5.30 a.m. to say that the sewage inflow had stopped. 

We take this opportunity to thank BWSSB and BBMP for saving our lake from sure death by pollution! Our heartfelt thanks to all of you, our dear well-wishers, for standing by us in those difficult times which began in March 2018. 

BBMP has begun their work of bringing the lake back to life. To do this, they need to clean the lake bed, repair the bund and do a number of related work. We hope their progress will be fast and smooth. 

On another note - Ever since the COVID, footfall at the lake has reduced. This, perhaps, has encouraged birds to build nests within reach. We've asked our gardeners to ensure that no visitor to the lake disturbs these eggs or the fledglings. 

Be safe, stay indoors.

With best regards

PNLIT team

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PNLIT: Breathing Life into a Lake

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Congrats to  PNLIT  , BBMP& BWSSB for helping Puttenahalli lake breath again from a Covid like condition.

For any lake to survive, diverting the flow of sewage and protecting it from encroachments are critical  and rest all auxiliary.

Best wishes from SLAIT

Professor K S Bhat

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[S. Subramanya]

Dear Usha,

Thanks for the update. I am shocked to see the image of a nest with eggs posted. We have no business to approach anywhere close to the nests or disturb them or take images. Nest photography is one of the heinous crimes against nature. Hope everyone connected with PNLIT and the lake understands this, maintains safe distance from nests, and leaves the birds alone to go about their business.

My apologies for being rude.

Subbu

[Usha Rajagopalan]

Dear Subbu, 

Your shock and concern were what we felt too. Our gardener happened to come across the waterhen's nest when he started to prune the hibiscus. He stopped at once, took the photo and backed off because we've told him and the others often enough to stay away and to simply ignore the nests. They've also been told to keep visitors to the lake away from the nests. 

Cheers

Usha

 

[S. Subramanya]

Please do not take or post bird nest photographs in your posts Usha.

Thanks,

Subbu